I would like to extend my condolences to Gene Stankivitz (big Gene) His girlfriend of 15 years Theresa has made the journey home, she had pancreatic cancer, and she passed away today at 1pm...I will let everyone know when services are as soon as I know. Theresa was at the track every Sunday, and she video taped every pass that Gene ever made. She was there to lend a helping hand whenever you needed one. Theresa you will be missed....and tell Artania that I say hello!

with 16 floaters to put where they are needed.
Remember that floaters ARE a part of the TEAM...32 vehicles all run for points,ROC also count for team points.
If we take alternates they are not part of any team, and do not earn points.

Hello everyone this is Bob Crouse (aka ratso) I would like to thank everyone for their heartfelt thoughts and prayers though this difficult time. Tania loved everyone at the track and the sport of drag racing. She loved Schumaker and Force...she was so proud of getting her license to go 9.99 and the people who helped her achieve her goal. She loved to watch her grand daughter Jazime race in the junior dragster program, she was grooming her to become another wonderful driver. I loved her with all of my heart, she will always be with me. Tania spirit will always and forever be at the track watching over everyone. Again thank you everyone for your support....Ratso

Services are scheduled for December 28th at Hopp's Memorial Church at 1110 S. State street in syracuse,
calling hours and service will be at the church....calling hours start at 10 with services to follow. If anyone wishes to speak about Artania they may do so so at the calling hours.

It is with a very heavy heart that I am typing this....My best friend of 30 years was killed yesterday in a car accident on rte 298 on her way from work.

Artania Seward Crouse age 55 was killed when her car slid into on coming traffic, she was pronouced dead at the scene.

Tania drove the pick up truck #80 along with her husband Bob Crouse #1190....

Her son Doral Short my prayers are with you and your family. If you need me Doral, don't hesitate to call me.. Doral runs his car in street money, and Artania's grand daughter Jazmine runs in the Junior Dragster program.

Bubbles as my mom and I liked to call her...always had a smile on her face, and not a mean bone in her body..If you needed anything at the track she was there. Helped me out numerous times, from selling 50/50 to cleaning out the refreshment stands, she always help with every car show that ESTA participated in....Her and I have had lots of fun (mostly getting into mischief) over the years, birthdays and the car show and Halloween with never be the same.

Way back when, we did put money in the envelopes for the driver....we also had a lot more money in 50/50 account. Also in the late 80's and early 90's there was more tracks involved and the entry fee to go to the brackets was $40.00 per vehicle....as the tracks have dwindled to a measles 17 the entry fee has gone up to $75.00 per vehicle, so there is not much money left in the 50/50 account. With the addition of the JR finals, which pay almost as much per vehicle. This is why DRAG decided that if they were going to pay for entry fee's that each driver or parent had to be a member of DRAG, it is only $10.00 per year....and the cut off date to become a member has always been the last Sunday of July. All DRAG dues go into the general fund, to help pay for entry fee's, shirts, decorations, and whatever else needs to be taken care off.

On a side note, Pete has never done the bracket finals...he has always just got the Jr bracket finals together.
Thanks
Robin

1. DRAG is seperate from ESTA
2. I had Gary announcing for 3 weeks prior to cut off (which was July 28th, which I had them go until next race day Aug. 4th, because of a rain out)
3. 50/50 when it was started (back in the early 80's was designed to pay for the bracket finals. (Gail English started this)
4. The track has never paid for a crew member or entry fee.... it has always been the racer who paid, most was paid through 50/50's.
5. As the division had lost tracks through whatever reason, the price has gone up.
6. I have been asking everyone for weeks if they were interested in going to the bracket finals. So that I could explain what was it was all about.

Glad to hear that Klaus is getting better...it is a long rough road, but he will be back to himself before you know it. I have been there, hang in there Pat, it gets better everyday! Prayers are still with you!